Recently, we got in touch with our newest member group – Little People UK – and invited them to write a few words about who they are and what they do:
Little People UK is a charity that was founded in 2012 and is a collaborative effort, lead by a committee of 12 and one member of staff all working together to support people with dwarfism around the UK.
Our main national event is the Annual Convention, each year increasing in number. This event brings together people with dwarfism, along with their families and friends, for both social and medical purposes. Providing a social environment which may not be possible to most as part of their everyday life, for people who may not see another person with dwarfism, it gives them the opportunity to speak to other people in similar positions, or who have gone through similar experiences.
Little People UK also holds several events throughout the year, to provide dedicated social environments for our members. These include things like bowling, activity weekends and celebrating LPUK’s birthday! In the past, we have also made multiple school visits, raising awareness and promoting diversity and inclusivity in an educational setting. This is something we look to develop more in the future.
We feel it is important for people with dwarfism to meet regularly, with friends who have similar conditions, along with their families. This can be a life changing experience, as some people with dwarfism will not see another person with dwarfism in their ‘everyday life’ or maybe their whole life. Meeting others in a similar position allows the formation of long lasting, unique friendships and growth of an emotionally and socially supportive network, to ensure in times of need, members know there is someone there. You can learn more here: http://www.littlepeopleuk.org/
